The 2025 season is just around the corner so EDFL Media will be previewing each club heading into Round One. Next, we chat to East Sunbury coach Lisa Borg who provides some insights on their 2025 campaign.
Coach: Lisa Borg
PRE-SEASON FOCUS
"This pre-season we have been focusing on fitness and culture. This is important for us with new players and a new group."
PLAYERS TO WATCH
"Paris Latimer is one with strong fitness and a new mindset. Rhianna Kirk is an experienced player with 20 years under her belt and will be a great asset.
"Jennifer Stevenson and Chantelle Harding are a pair who have had strong pre-seasons and deserve a mention."
2025 OUTLOOK
"It's about small steps. Winning a few games and bonding as a group is the priority, the rest will follow."
ON THE RECORD WITH LISA BORG
Who is the unsung hero at your club?
My partner Melissa Courts who is also my team manager. She does a lot behind the scenes and doesn't want recognition, she just gets it done.
Player most likely to become a coach one day?
Dani Harding.
Biggest pest at the club?
Rachael White A.K.A Shakira. Her one liners kill us all!
Who has the quickest set of wheels?
The Carroll sisters.
Favourite piece of coaching wisdom?
A team full of champions or a champion team. I would rather have a champion team, which is what I have.
Flag tip outside of East Sunbury?
Taylors Lakes.
LODGED TRANSFERS
In: Rebecca Gillon (Darley), Anna-Maria Rice (Jacana), Shani Fear (North Sunshine), Shelby Grinter (Deer Park).
Out: Genaya Faulkner (Sunbury Kangaroos), Steph Pontonio (Coburg Districts).
EDFL MEDIA SAYS
East Sunbury will be excited to enter its second women's season as it looks for its first win. While the Thunder would have loved a four-point win in 2024, an even bigger win is solid retention and participation as it looks to build its program. Lisa Borg will again be in charge and is keen on building a strong culture at the club, hopefully with some success along the way.
